There were no changes in party standings after three byelections on Monday, but officials will take some time to decipher the implications of the Greens unexpected show of strength, and the curious willingness of Albertans to vote Liberal.

Only a strong performance by the Green candidate saved the Conservatives from losing a riding in the heart of what's supposed to be safe Tory territory. If this is an example of future strategy, opposition parties have reason to be hopeful.

Even if they win. Conservatives should learn a lesson from the campaign in Calgary Centre. Success breads complacency, and complacency precedes defeat. Opponents obviously smelled Tory complacency in Calgary.